PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maubee Away (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Pablo Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Away might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rude Boy Dreams. Green is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - Unforgiven. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Away
vs
Pablo Green

182 cm
28
184 lbs
18 - 10 - 1

183 cm
32
181 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent
Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maubee Away!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Pablo Green!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green throws a nice inside leg kick.
Green throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Away throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green misses with a straight left.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Away blocks a jab.
Away looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Away on the side of the head.
Away avoids the head kick by Green.
Away scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green misses with a lunging right hand
and Away counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Away has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Green swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Away.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Away scores with a hook to the body. Green takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Away connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Green's hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Away misses its intended target.
Away moves out of range as Green throws a body kick.
Away moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Green shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Away throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Away.
Away misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Juan Pablo Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Away tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Green there as he acknowledges the shot.
Green throws a head kick but Away moves out of range.
Away shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Green throws a left and a right that both miss
and Away counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green pivots, looking for a leg kick but Away is out of range and Green settles back down.
Green feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Away's calf.
No joy there for Green, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Green throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Away tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Away.
Away lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Green feints and then cracks Away's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Away down.
Green throws a jab when Away was well out of range.
Away scores with a body shot.
Away scores with a body shot.
Away moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Juan Pablo Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.

Away feints and as Green raises his hands in defense, Away changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.

Green trying to control but Away is working from the bottom.

Away is looking for a triangle but Green pushes his legs off easily.
Away can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Green controls the pace.
Green is in close to Away's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Away looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Away has his foot on Green's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Green works his way back into a safe position though.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Away is keeping the position for now.
Green trying to control but Away is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Away keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maubee Away will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Away stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Away looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Green misses with a low kick.
Maubee Away is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Green. That's going to slow Away down.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Away moves away.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Away dips to his left and cracks Green with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green lands a front kick.
Green is looking to score with low kicks.
Away connects with a right hand. Green shakes it off.
Green turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Away throws a right hand that misses
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
Green is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Away ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Green misses with a few strikes there.
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Away is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Away blocks a leg kick.
Away lands the left hand.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Away has time to react.
Green tries to land a front kick but Away steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Green lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Green misses with a body kick.
Away shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Green counters with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Away shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Green as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green throws a body punch but Away moves out of range.
Green throws a quick inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Away.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Green lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Away misses with a few strikes there.
Away misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Away bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Away misses.
Green finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Away checks a leg kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Away looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maubee Away. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Away shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Green lands with a thumping leg kick.
Green throws a lazy uppercut

and Away decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Green's guard.
Away pushes down on Green's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Away is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Away eventually gives up the hold.
Green works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Away looking to pass the guard.
Green is controlling Away's posture.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
Away landing with the ground and pound.
Green is pulling down on Away's head. It's preventing any offense from Away, at least for the moment.
Away passes Green's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Away throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Green wants to control but Away is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maubee Away will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Away slips a straight right by Green.
Some wild striking there from Green.
Away changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Away ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Green cracks Away with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Away throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Away staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green misses with a left hand
and Away counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Away tries for a takedown but Green circles away easily
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Away thinking.
Away looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Away moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from Away.
Green looks for the body kick but Away saw that one coming.
Away lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's hand.
Green tries a low kick but Away avoids it.
Away looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Away persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.

Away throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Green tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Away is in Green's guard.
Green controls Away momentarily but Away frees himself.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
Maubee Away is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Away is proving a slippery customer.
Maubee Away overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Green wants to control but Away passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green is looking for a sweep. Away is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Away is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Away stalling.
Green tries to get to full guard but Away has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Away wants to take a breather but Green is having none of it.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Green trying to hold on to Away's head to control him but Away postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Juan Pablo Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Away moves out of range easily.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from Away.
Away throws a right and a left that Green avoids nicely.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Away.
Green lands with a kick to the temple. Away shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a lazy uppercut

and Away counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Green felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Away is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Away controlling the action here.
Green is trying to maintain the position but Away is very close to passing his half guard.
Green keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Away controlling the action here.
Green has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Away is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maubee Away showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Away, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Maubee Away!
An out of breath Maubee Away thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.